NASCAR Appoints Longtime Track Executive Julie Giese as President of the NASCAR Chicago Street Course

 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Aug. 25, 2022) – Today, NASCAR announced that Julie Giese, current President of Phoenix Raceway, will transition to the same role overseeing all NASCAR operations for the NASCAR Cup Series first-ever Chicago Street Course, which will take place July 1-2, 2023.

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Chicago to Host First-Ever NASCAR Cup Series Street Race in 2023

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 19, 2022) – For the first time ever, the sights, sounds and speed of NASCAR are coming to the streets of downtown Chicago on July 1-2, 2023. One of the most iconic cities in the world, Chicago will add another chapter to its illustrious sports history when a NASCAR Cup Series street race debuts against the backdrop of Lake Michigan and Grant Park, televised on NBC.

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Open to Fans Throughout All 105th Indy 500 Track Activity Days

INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 – The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum will be open for business and welcoming fans throughout all 2021 “Month of May” activities at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, including INDYCAR GMR Grand Prix weekend and 105th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge practice and qualifying days and Race Day.

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Ryan Newman Makes 17th Daytona Clash Start This Year

Newman makes his 17th start in the annual Clash event at Daytona International Speedway. The 2021 field is limited to 2020 pole winners, past Clash winners who competed full-time in 2020, Daytona 500 Champions who competed full-time in 2020, former Daytona 500 pole winners who competed full time in 2020 and 2020 NCS Playoff drivers, race winners and stage winners.

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Ryan Newman Featured in Guaranteed Rate Super Bowl Ad

CONCORD, N.C., (February 5, 2021) – With NASCAR’s version of its Big Game just around the corner with the Daytona 500 (Feb. 14, 2:30 p.m., FOX), Sunday’s upcoming Super Bowl will feature Ryan Newman in a different way, in a 60-second ad for Guaranteed Rate, one of his primary partners on the No. 6 Ford Mustang.

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Anthony Alfredo Welcomes DUDE Nation to Front Row Motorsports

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (February 5, 2021) – Once again supporting Anthony Alfredo, DUDE Products and its popular DUDE Wipes brand will be aligned with the Sunoco Rookie of the Year candidate in his first NASCAR Cup Series season. DUDE Wipes will be the primary partner of the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports team for six races throughout the year.

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hellowater® Partners with Justin Allgaier and JRM in 2021

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 3, 2021) – JR Motorsports announced today that hellowater® will partner with Justin Allgaier and the JRM No. 7 team for two races during the upcoming 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. hellowater, born in Chicago, Ill., will serve as the primary sponsor on Allgaier’s Camaro for the July 10 race at Atlanta Motor Speedway as well as Watkins Glen International on August 7.

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King of the Hat Dance: Billy Venturini Wears Them All

When it comes to wearing a lot of hats, few in the ARCA Menards Series wear as many as Billy Venturini. The 44-year-old from Chicago, Illinois, has put on a lot during the Victory Lane “hat dance” – the post-race process of posing for the winner’s photographs with the myriad of series, team and sponsor hats. After all, his Venturini Motorsports team won 14 races in 2019 and the first two of 2020. But he also wears several within his organization.

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RCR Event Preview – Virtual Richmond Raceway

Richard Childress Racing at Richmond Raceway … Richard Childress Racing boasts 15 wins at Richmond Raceway spread out among the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series. The Welcome, N.C.-based organization will make it’s first attempt at virtual Richmond Raceway this weekend. The Format … NASCAR, iRacing and FOX Sports are teaming up to deliver the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series, a selection of simulation-style esports races that include NASCAR Cup Series drivers Austin Dillon (No. 3 American Ethanol Chevrolet) and Tyler Reddick (No. 31 Cat Rental Store Chevrolet). The series heads…

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NBC SPORTS’ RACING WEEK IN AMERICA BEGINS MONDAY, APRIL 6 ON NBCSN

More Than 65 Hours of Motorsports Coverage from NASCAR, INDYCAR, IMSA, Supercross and More Themed Nights of Memorable Races on NBCSN Include “Mayhem Monday,” “WednesDale,” “Best at the Brickyard,” and “Daytona Speed Day” NASCAR America Presents NBC eSports Short Track iRacing Challenge Monday-Thursday at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN; Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin Headline Competitors Content to Stream on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports App STAMFORD, Conn. – April 2, 2020 – Beginning April 6, NBC Sports will present Racing Week in America on NBCSN, providing racing fans with…

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